ADU rules for East St Louis
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for East St Louis, IL
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# of Properties
16,891
Owner-occupied
21%
Zoning districts
19
Avg Home Value
$6,294
Median Lot Size
0.14 acres
Avg Income
$45,228
Residential Types:
16,891 housing units
Vacant Residential Lot
100%
Zoning Districts:
20,889 parcels · 19 districts
R1A
49%(10,333)
R3
16%(3,398)
M1
9%(1,869)
M2
8%(1,752)
Other
17%(3,537)
ADU Rules
What can you build in East St Louis, IL?
East St Louis, IL follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Owner Occupancy
- –There is no owner-occupancy requirement
Parking
- –1 space per dwelling unit (ADU included); no max; C-2 exempt; conversions require +1 space per converted unit on same lot; off-site within 250 ft allowed with deed restriction; Board of Appeals may modify/reduce/waive.
What's allowed on your lot?
These are the municipality-wide rules. What's allowed on a specific property also depends on state laws, setbacks, floor area ratio, lot coverage, environmental constraints, topography, and other property-specific factors. Search your address on FutureLot to see what's allowed on your property.
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